Posts Tagged ‘Tracy Krohn’

194. Unlimited Racing Championship. Rands go to Jail. National Press Club Bust. Leading Proto Teams go Public with Demands.

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Big Apple Grand Prix

Murphy knows many of his readers aren’t buying it, but that New Jersey F1 proposal is very, very real. Those who have seen the details say this is a “street course that works,” meaning, as the Bear understands it, that it’s not a typical “point-and-shoot, see-the-tops-of –the-cars” race track, but rather a good driver’s and spectator’s track. Baltimore has turned out much better than anticipated – so far, anyway – and that will certain add some impetus to the New Jersey street course idea. (more…)

150. Secret Committee Plotting ALMS Future. Good Sebring News? (A.C. ID’s surprise entries.)

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Does a ‘secret committee’ mean that the American Le Mans Series recognizes it might be on the wrong road (course)? Perhaps, say some. Not likely, say others. (more…)

138. The petite field. White smoke “getting old?” The big split. Anemic television.

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Ka Boom
A manufacturer has been watching its engine program hit the wall lately. If the Orville Redenbacher sponsorship doesn’t work out, they’ll need to look for a change in the focus, management, and perhaps even the participants. Orville likes the popping sound and white smoke, but it isn’t a very good image for a race engine (ask the James Bond car guys). Murphy’s been told that whatever else they do, a look at the in-house ten-cent engine control system should be the first order of business. (more…)